Poppy seed chicken casserole will become your family's go-to meal for a quick way to use leftover chicken. Shred or dice up the chicken, combine it in a creamy sauce with poppy seeds, and top it with a buttery cracker crunch topping. This is an easy casserole recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Will your favorite part be the Ritz crackers crushed and mixed with melted butter or tender pieces of chicken in a sour cream chicken-flavored sauce? Combined together, making one easy casserole recipe that every person will be asking for seconds.
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We loved this poppy chicken casserole, and my husband literally licked the casserole dish! It is so simple to make, you will be wondering why you haven't made this dish sooner.
Ingredients
FAQs
Yes! Poppy seeds have a slightly earthy or nutty taste to them and are wonderful in many baked goods as well as casseroles.
Of course, we won't tell! If you do not have a teaspoon of poppy seeds on hand, this creamy chicken casserole will still be yummy, but you may want to try it next time you make it.
Top with parmesan cheese as it comes out of the oven or top with fried onion rings the last few minutes of baking. Mix in broccoli before baking.
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded , about 1 ½ pounds
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 can ((10.75 oz)) condensed cream of chicken soup with herbs or use cream of chicken soup substitute
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 cups buttery crackers crushed about 32-36 cracker
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- chopped parsley or green onions optional to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 casserole with cooking spray.
- In a deep bowl combine chicken, soup, sour cream and poppy seeds.
- Spread the mixture at the bottom of the casserole.
- In a medium bowl add crushed crackers and melted butter.
- Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the crackers over the chicken evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until top is golden brown.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- If you need it extra saucy add another can of condensed soup.
- Use any condensed soup you like to flavor the dish in your own way.
- For more tips check out the post above.
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
Nutrition
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Amira's tips
- If you need it extra saucy, add another can of condensed soup.
- Use any condensed soup you like to flavor the dish in your own way, or use this cream of chicken soup substitute.
- If you don't have any leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken, you can boil chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes (until no longer pink) and then shred for the recipe.
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
Place leftover poppy seed chicken casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven or microwave.
How to make ahead
- Make the chicken mixture and spread in the casserole dish and cover. Make the cracker mixture and place in another small container. Refrigerate both separately for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, spread the crackers over and bake as directed.
- To freeze, place the chicken mixture in an airtight container covered directly with plastic wrap, then place the lid of the container on. Freeze for up to 2 months. Make sure to freeze the cracker mixture separately. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then bake as directed.
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